Surgical Support Aide PD Day

MLK Community Healthcare; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

MLK Community Healthcare in Los Angeles is seeking a Surgical Support Aide to assist the operating rooms and Post Anesthesia Recovery Room. Under RN supervision, you will transport patients, prep rooms, and support the surgical team.

The role emphasizes aseptic technique, safe patient handling, and equipment setup, including but not limited to microscopes and video towers. A high school diploma and BLS are required, with 1 year of hospital experience preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least 1 year hospital experience in CNA, Surgical Transport, CST, or Instrument Technician.
• Current BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Provides patient transportation throughout the surgical suite.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of patient arrival to ensure continuity of care.
• Assist with transfers from the surgical table to a gurney or bed after procedures.
• Assist the nurse and anesthesiologist with transporting patients to Recovery Room.
• Support aseptic prep and setup, maintaining proper technique.
• Assist with between-case clean up and setup for following cases.

Skills

Patient transport

Aseptic technique

Critical thinking

Service orientation

Teamwork

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Position Summary

Under the supervision of a registered professional nurse, the Surgical Support Aide provides support services that include but limited to general nursing care and other tasks that support clinical operations of the operating rooms Post Anesthesia Recovery Room. I.e. running errands, transporting patients, prepping, shaving, positioning of patients. Obtains special equipment for procedures and perform the cleaning of the operating rooms and surrounding areas.

• Provides patient transportation throughout the surgical suite.
• Notifies appropriate personnel of patients arrival to insure continuity of care, proper identification and observation.
• When requested, assist with transfer of patient from surgical table to gurney or bed at end of procedure.
• When requested, assist the nurse and anesthesiologist with transporting of patient to Recovery Room.
• Provides assistance to the circulating nurse when the operative site is being prepped by supporting exptemity, or pouring of prep solutions while maintaining aseptic technique.
• Assists with between case clean up and preparation of set-up for following cases, working to insure a safe patient environment.
• Assists with cleaning and movement of furniture, equipment and floors, as needed. Utilizes universal precautions.
• Assists with clean up and disposition of used instruments and equipment.
• Anticipated and obtains needed equipment for assigned procedure, sets up and pre check for proper function. The equipment includes but not limited to microscopes, video towers, video cameras, and fracture table. Maintains awareness of equipment and safety hazards to prevent rquipment damage or harm to patient. Routinely inspects and maintains equipment.
• Picks and/or completes picking up supplies for cases utilizing computer generated pick lisats or preference cards.
• Serves as an additional resource person in the provision of patient care as procedures require the need for additional personnel.
• Provides support for the anesthesia department through stocking and maintaining of carts.
• Inventories and stocks operating rooms with supplies as assigned.
• Participates in training of new personnel.
• Attends staff development activities including staff meetings and in services. (Minimum of 80%)
• Participates in assigned Performance Improvement projects including correction of deficiencies. (80% participation in appropriate projects)
• Other duties as assigned.

Pay Rate Type

Hourly

Salary Range (Depending on Experience)

$21.50 - $21.50

Position Requirements

• Education
• High School Diploma/ GED
• Qualifications/Experience
• At least 1 year previous hospital experience as a CNA, Surgical Transport, Centeral Service Technician, Instrument Technician.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS)
• A solid understanding of human anatomy, basic medical terminology, and rehabilitation principles is desired.
• Special Skills/Knowledge
• Service Orientation — actively looking for ways to help people.
• Critical Thinking — using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.